Did you know that the winter is actually one of the best times to visit Puerto Vallarta? While many places around the world experience cold temperatures and even snow, it’s perfectly sunny and warm in Puerto Vallarta during the winter season. Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by the lush greenery of the Sierra Madre mountains. These beautiful mountains are especially vibrant in the fall after the summer rainy season has ended. In fact, from December to April is considered the high season for tourism when the majority of visitors come to Puerto Vallarta for wonderful beach vacations. If you’re thinking about heading down south to enjoy a much needed getaway this winter, keep reading more below about why a winter vacation in Puerto Vallarta will be just perfect.
Winter in Puerto Vallarta
While the temperatures get cooler during the winter, it’s still an ideal climate for most people. In fact, the winter season is considered the most pleasant time of year to visit Puerto Vallarta with warm days and cool evenings. Typically, the winter season lasts for almost 4 months starting in mid December and lasting through early April. At that time, average daily high temperatures tend to stay at or below 82°F. In general, the coldest month of the year in Puerto Vallarta is January with an average low of 62°F and high of 81°F. If you enjoy swimming, you’ll be happy to know that the beach is swimmable and safe in Banderas Bay all year long. During the winter, from November to March, the area receives North Swells that give great waves which are perfect for surfing. While the bigger waves can be intimidating to swimmers, the water is clean and beautiful.
What to Do in Puerto Vallarta During the Winter
There are lots of things to do during Puerto Vallarta during the winter. To start with, annual farmer’s markets are held around the bay that both residents and visitors enjoy. The most popular farmer’s markets are Saturday mornings in Old Town at Lazaro Cardenas Park, Thursday evenings in the Marina, and Sunday mornings at the La Cruz marina. Farmers markets have delicious homemade food, locally made handicrafts, jewelry, clothes, and so much more. In addition to great local shopping, there are also art walks held during winter. You can attend the Puerto Vallarta art walk on Thursday evenings in downtown Puerto Vallarta, or head north to the coastal town of Bucerias for their Art walk. It’s a great way to enjoy an evening stroll as you check out some talented works from local and international artists. Plus, no visit to Puerto Vallarta is complete without strolling along the iconic Malecon boardwalk or checking out the Puerto Vallarta pier lit up at night.
Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta
If you’re interested in whale watching, the winter months are a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta. Each year from December to March when temperatures in the Arctic waters up north become icy cold, thousands of humpback whales make a 12,500-mile round trip journey to Banderas Bay. There, they enjoy the warmer water of the bay that has more krill and small fish to feed on. In order to reach the bay, whales have to swim both day and night, averaging 80 miles per day. In addition to better access to food, whales also mate and give birth to their young in the safe and protected waters of Banderas Bay. If you visit Puerto Vallarta during the winter, make sure to book a whale watching tour. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that everyone in the family will enjoy.
As you can see, winter in Puerto Vallarta is simply wonderful! Isn’t it time you start making plans to head down south to enjoy Puerto Vallarta and all its beauty for yourself? Who knows, you may love it so much that you want to buy a second home or vacation home in the area as well.
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